Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH)
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2007
Present: Pat Teal, Julie Duke, Sue Ammeter, Kay Harper, Kaheya Cunningham, Lynn Gressley,
Guests: Donna Eldridge, Karen Cartmill, Evan Cael, Celeste Flint, Bonnie Bolster, Richard Talbott
County Auditor Donna Eldridge graciously provided the County’s accessible voting machine so that those present who wished to cast a primary ballot could test the machine. The general impression seemed to be that the machine provided independence and ease of use.
Minutes of the July 2007 meeting were approved as presented.
Committee Reports
Public Access
Lynn reported that he and Kay Harper evaluated the elevator and exterior signage at the Courthouse. The plan is to submit written recommendations on signage changes to Alan Sartin for review and response. Signage directing people from other sides of the building to the accessible entrance needs to be created. Also a sign at street level identifying the entrance needs to be placed at the top of the accessible ramp.
A discussion was held regarding the difference between the Tele-communication Relay Service and a dedicated TDD phone line. Lynn said that his research indicated that a TCRS system could substitute for a TDD. However, subsequent to the meeting, Lynn found that the ADA guidelines are specific regarding TDD lines for public agencies providing emergency communication services. Any agency operating a 911 emergency service must have a dedicated TDD line for the deaf and hard of hearing. This information will be included in the communication with Alan Sartin and the City ADA Coordinator because the City and County share the cost of the 911 system.
Fundraising
Julie reported that the current fund balance is $668.11.
Pat provided for the record a list of record keeping requirements for business.
Two years all correspondence
Three years payroll records, purchase records, sales records, bank statements and deposit slips.
Four years expired insurance policies.
Permanently general ledgers, audit reports, corporate records, bylaws, minute books, and cancelled checks for taxes, property and contracts.
Lynn said that he would take on the duty of writing a grant request to the Norcliffe Foundation during September and October. The Board agreed that they would tackle the decision-making process at the next meeting to determine which budgetary items should have priority in such requests.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm.